Scotland & Andy Burnham: What Happens Next?

Scotland & Andy Burnham: What Happens Next?

July 15, 2026 · 49 min · Season 5 · Episode 37

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of Andy Burnham potentially becoming Prime Minister for Scotland and the Labour party.

Andy Burnham is preparing to become Prime Minister—but what does that mean for Scotland, Labour and the future of UK politics? In this episode of Holyrood Sources , Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein and Andy Maciver to discuss what Burnham's government could look like, who could join his Cabinet, and whether Labour can truly deliver the change voters are demanding. What is Andy Burnham's leadership style? Who will sit round the cabinet table... What does the future hold for Ed Miliband, Wes Streeting, Douglas Alexander and other prominent figures in the Labour party. Will the new Prime Minister reset Westminster's relationship with Scotland and could his premiership lead to further devolution to Holyrood and right across the country? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Host: Calum Macdonald

Guests: Geoff Aberdein, Andy Maciver

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Organizations: Labour

Places: Scotland, Westminster, Holyrood

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